Construction Senior Estimator
2 days ago
Ramsey
Job Description General Contractor specializing in Multifamily rehabs/renovations looking for a Senior Estimator with experience working on large-scale Multifamily Construction projects. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation of comprehensive project estimates, including detailed quantity takeoffs and full project pricing, • Oversee all phases of estimating from conceptual budgeting through final GMP development, • Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to define and validate full scope of work, • Develop and implement estimating strategies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness, • Maintain and continuously enhance the company’s historical cost database, • Lead the subcontractor and vendor solicitation process (RFPs) for multiple concurrent projects, • Evaluate, level, and analyze bids to ensure complete scope coverage and alignment with project goals, • Drive negotiations with subcontractors to secure optimal pricing, scope coverage, and contract terms, • Oversee and approve subcontractor selections and bid recommendations, • Review and negotiate complex change orders, • Direct detailed quantity takeoffs and unit cost analysis across all trades, including site work and vertical construction, • Lead value engineering efforts and provide cost-saving recommendations without compromising quality, • Partner with Development and Project Management teams on feasibility studies and budget planning, • Oversee the creation of bid packages and manage the bid process from start to finish, • Collaborate closely with Senior Project Managers and executive leadership on project strategy, • Provide guidance and oversight on multiple projects simultaneously, • Review and support monthly construction draw requests, • Ensure cost alignment from preconstruction through project execution, • Identify risks and opportunities related to project costs and proactively communicate findings Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred), • 10+ years of estimating experience, with a strong focus on large-scale multifamily construction, • Proven experience leading estimates for multifamily rehab/renovation projects, • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and advanced unit cost estimating, • Experience with estimating software (e.g., Timberline/Sage 300 CRE or similar platforms), • Strong leadership and team development skills, • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, • Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, • Strategic thinker with the ability to drive cost-effective solutions, • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability All reasonable accommodations will be considered as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ETC Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.